Dave Borkowski vs. Steve Renko — Career Comparison

Steve Renko built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Borkowski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Borkowski led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 79), home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 85). Steve Renko held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Borkowski.